Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield

Cassava root yield under diverse environments is influenced by morpho-physiological traits that are in turn influenced by genotype, environment, and genotype × environment interaction (GEI). Most GEI analyses in cassava have been limited to root yield with less emphasis on stability of other yield-r...

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Main Authors: Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah, Isaac Kwadwo Asante, Joseph Manu-Aduening, Richard Yaw Agyare, Vernon Edward Gracen, Samuel Kwame Offei
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Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Agronomy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5871351
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Isaac Kwadwo Asante
Joseph Manu-Aduening
Richard Yaw Agyare
Vernon Edward Gracen
Samuel Kwame Offei
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description Cassava root yield under diverse environments is influenced by morpho-physiological traits that are in turn influenced by genotype, environment, and genotype × environment interaction (GEI). Most GEI analyses in cassava have been limited to root yield with less emphasis on stability of other yield-related traits. This study was carried out to assess the effect of GEI on some morpho-physiological traits in cassava and key traits that are useful for selection in different environments. The study utilized 20 cassava genotypes evaluated in six environments, namely, Fumesua 2013 and 2014, Nyankpala 2013 and 2014 (irrigation), and Nyankpala 2013 and 2014 (no irrigation). The genotypes were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications and assessed for a number of morpho-physiological traits, root yield and yield components. The data were subjected to analysis of variance using SAS statistical package. Subsequently, the GGE biplot was used to carry out genotype × environment, genotype × trait, and environment × trait interaction analyses to determine the specificity of genotypic performance and traits linked to particular environments. The results indicated significant (P<0.05) GEI effect on all traits except leaf temperature. The genotype × trait biplot analysis revealed closely related traits and those associated with root yield and genotypes that show weakness in these traits. Both environment × trait biplot and principal component analyses identified traits with higher discriminatory power among genotypes in various environments particularly in the dry environments. These can be used as secondary traits to select drought-tolerant genotypes. From this study, the GGE biplot was useful in identifying traits associated with specific genotypes in different environments to aid in selection. Moderate broad-sense heritability estimates werefound for storage root yield, harvest index, plant height, ratio of storage rootlength to girth, and cassava mosaic disease score indicating that progresscan be made through selection for these traits.
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spelling doaj-art-efa55444f5154a718677186f33598da22025-02-03T06:43:25ZengWileyInternational Journal of Agronomy1687-81591687-81672020-01-01202010.1155/2020/58713515871351Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root YieldJoseph Adjebeng-Danquah0Isaac Kwadwo Asante1Joseph Manu-Aduening2Richard Yaw Agyare3Vernon Edward Gracen4Samuel Kwame Offei5CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Nyankpala, P.O. Box TL 52, Tamale, GhanaWest Africa Centre Crop Improvement (WACCI)/University of Ghana, Legon, GhanaCSIR-Crops Research Institute, Fumesua, P.O. Box 3785, Kumasi, GhanaCSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Nyankpala, P.O. Box TL 52, Tamale, GhanaWest Africa Centre Crop Improvement (WACCI)/University of Ghana, Legon, GhanaWest Africa Centre Crop Improvement (WACCI)/University of Ghana, Legon, GhanaCassava root yield under diverse environments is influenced by morpho-physiological traits that are in turn influenced by genotype, environment, and genotype × environment interaction (GEI). Most GEI analyses in cassava have been limited to root yield with less emphasis on stability of other yield-related traits. This study was carried out to assess the effect of GEI on some morpho-physiological traits in cassava and key traits that are useful for selection in different environments. The study utilized 20 cassava genotypes evaluated in six environments, namely, Fumesua 2013 and 2014, Nyankpala 2013 and 2014 (irrigation), and Nyankpala 2013 and 2014 (no irrigation). The genotypes were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications and assessed for a number of morpho-physiological traits, root yield and yield components. The data were subjected to analysis of variance using SAS statistical package. Subsequently, the GGE biplot was used to carry out genotype × environment, genotype × trait, and environment × trait interaction analyses to determine the specificity of genotypic performance and traits linked to particular environments. The results indicated significant (P<0.05) GEI effect on all traits except leaf temperature. The genotype × trait biplot analysis revealed closely related traits and those associated with root yield and genotypes that show weakness in these traits. Both environment × trait biplot and principal component analyses identified traits with higher discriminatory power among genotypes in various environments particularly in the dry environments. These can be used as secondary traits to select drought-tolerant genotypes. From this study, the GGE biplot was useful in identifying traits associated with specific genotypes in different environments to aid in selection. Moderate broad-sense heritability estimates werefound for storage root yield, harvest index, plant height, ratio of storage rootlength to girth, and cassava mosaic disease score indicating that progresscan be made through selection for these traits.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5871351
spellingShingle Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah
Isaac Kwadwo Asante
Joseph Manu-Aduening
Richard Yaw Agyare
Vernon Edward Gracen
Samuel Kwame Offei
Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield
International Journal of Agronomy
title Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield
title_full Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield
title_fullStr Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield
title_full_unstemmed Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield
title_short Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield
title_sort genotypic variability in some morpho physiological traits in different environments and their relationship with cassava manihot esculenta crantz root yield
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5871351
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